Volvo News Updates

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Volvo to Boost Production at Virginia Truck Plant

Volvo Trucks North America said Wednesday it will bring back 700 workers to boost production at its heavy-duty truck plant in Virginia in order to meet increased demand.

March 30, 2011
Business

Volvo Begins Selling Heavy Hybrid Trucks in Europe

Volvo AB said Tuesday it has begun selling heavy-duty hybrid trucks in European markets.

March 29, 2011
Business

UAW Ratifies Five-Year Contract at Volvo’s Virginia Truck Plant

Volvo Trucks North America said United Auto Workers union members have ratified a five-year contract covering about 1,300 workers at its New River Valley heavy-duty truck plant in Dublin, Va.

March 28, 2011
Business

Persson to Succeed Johansson as Volvo’s CEO

Olof Persson will become CEO of Volvo AB as of Sept. 1, the truck maker said.

March 21, 2011
Business

Volvo, UAW Reach Tentative Five-Year Agreement on Virginia Truck Plant

Volvo Trucks North America said Friday it has reached tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers union on a new, five-year agreement for workers at its New River Valley heavy-duty truck plant in Dublin, Va.

March 18, 2011
Business

Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 65%

Volvo AB’s North American truck deliveries rose 65% in February from a year ago, the company said Wednesday.

March 16, 2011
Business

Volvo’s North American Deliveries Jump 83% in January

Volvo AB’s North American heavy-duty truck deliveries jumped 83% in January from a year ago, the company said Wednesday.

February 16, 2011
Business

Volvo Reports 4Q Profit, Boosts 2011 Forecast

Volvo AB reported a fourth-quarter profit, boosted its 2011 truck-delivery forecast by 10% and said is considering assembling heavy trucks in China.

February 4, 2011
Business

Volvo’s November North American Deliveries Rise 71%

Volvo AB’s North American heavy-duty truck sales rose 71% in November from a year ago, the company said Wednesday.

December 15, 2010
Business

Volvo CEO to Resign Next Summer

Volvo AB CEO Leif Johansson will resign from his position next summer, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

December 8, 2010